No offense, Baron…"
Sitwell stepped forward again to question, "We'll discuss compensation later. While I deeply sympathize with the people of Sokovia, this is a serious matter. How do you prove that the information about Hydra isn't just your pure fabrication?"
"Prove?"
Zemo's eyes narrowed slightly, and he retorted unpleasantly, "I don't understand what more proof is needed, because the tragedy that befell the people of Sokovia is enough to explain everything!"
"However, if you insist on evidence, this USB drive contains a list of the rebel army's secret funding from Hydra over the years, as well as videos of Hydra secretly conducting human experiments at the Sokovia Base…"
A staff member jogged over, took the USB drive from Zemo, and then connected it to the projector.
There were four files stored inside.
One was an Excel file, and the remaining three were all video files.
Opening the first Excel file, a detailed list of materials and weapons, spanning hundreds of pages, appeared before everyone's eyes.
It clearly recorded every transaction from the start of the civil war over a decade ago until a few days prior.
The transaction personnel, locations, and dates were all very detailed.
Without exception, all these transactions pointed to the "peacekeeping force" stationed in Sokovia.
The staff member then clicked on the second video.
It recorded footage of human experiments conducted on living people.
On both sides of the brightly lit underground passage, nearly a hundred corpses were casually laid out on metal morgue beds that emitted a cold gleam.
Four heavily armed soldiers, in pairs, dragged two civilians towards the experimental chamber at the end.
The two civilians were clearly terrified by the surrounding corpses, struggling and pleading all the way, and were eventually shot dead on the spot when they tried to escape just before entering the experimental chamber.
"Experiment subject 210, experiment subject 211 unexpectedly died before the experiment. Continue with the next group of experiments…"
The researcher in a white coat waved his hand expressionlessly.
Soon, other civilians, escorted by soldiers, walked into that experimental chamber.
However.
Just a few minutes later, the bodies of those civilians were carried out and then roughly discarded on the morgue beds on both sides.
The conference hall was now completely silent.
Even Sitwell, who had been constantly questioning before, obediently shut his mouth.
Because the combat uniforms worn by these soldiers were, without exception, all from the "peacekeeping force" stationed in Sokovia.
Moreover, by extracting the facial information of these soldiers, their true identities could be easily retrieved.
Besides, did he not know whether these people were HYDRA or not?!
Then the staff member clicked on the last two video files.
But unlike before, the content of these two videos was all about combat… Karl's battles with HYDRA forces.
When everyone saw the man radiating golden light, single-handedly annihilating two HYDRA forces with extremely high tactical proficiency, highly advanced weapons, and even six superpowered individuals.
Everyone was shocked!!!
"Baron, may I ask who this superpowered individual is…?"
A trace of nervousness involuntarily flashed in Sitwell's eyes.
He was clearly intimidated by Karl's dominant performance in the video.
Who would have thought, Zemo did not answer the question, but instead smiled mysteriously.
"As I said before, Sokovia now has the strength to maintain peace, so it doesn't need anyone's protection."
"As for information about this gentleman… I have no comment!!"
After speaking, he assumed a posture of watching a show, leisurely sitting down.
Who cares about Hydra or not Hydra.
Just ask if you're scared now, that's all?!
If the first two files were confirmation and accusation of Hydra's crimes.
Then the latter two were a powerful deterrent to them… no, it should be said, to the World.
Karl wanted to clearly tell everyone.
Sokovia now has a superpowered individual. If you dare, come on!!!
As for why he didn't take the opportunity to reveal his true identity?
Because it's simple…
Maintaining a proper sense of mystery in the early stages can attract more curiosity and attention!
"Baron, this is a serious matter. We must immediately consult with our superiors. Please rest in the VIP room for a while first…"
Sitwell then gave a look to several guards, who immediately surrounded Zemo.
Although they would absolutely not dare to lay hands on Zemo in the UN General Assembly complex right now.
Temporarily restricting his personal freedom was still not a problem.
Zemo seemed to have anticipated this move.
He raised his hand to check his watch, and said meaningfully, "Alright, but you'd better be quick, because… your time is running out."
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Meanwhile, on the other side.
New York.
Karl appeared in front of The Daily Bugle building on 39th Street in Manhattan.
A few minutes later, led by a female clerk, he successfully met the cigar-smoking, cynical-looking boss, John Jameson.
"Young man, I can only give you 5 minutes…"
Before the other party could finish speaking, Karl got straight to the point: "Mr. Jameson, I'm here to acquire The Daily Bugle!"
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The entire negotiation process lasted less than 5 minutes.
John Jameson happily agreed to transfer The Daily Bugle to Karl's Hyperspace Group.
There was no other way; the conditions offered by the latter were simply too generous!
Not only was the acquisition price twice the market value, but he also retained his position as editor-in-chief and the associated powers he enjoyed…
Simply put, The Daily Bugle would outwardly still be managed by John Jameson in the future.
However, the boss behind the scenes became Karl.
And what truly played a decisive role in this negotiation.
It was actually the "advice" about his son that Karl gave as a bonus to the other party.
Using his Mind Manipulation ability, Karl "projected" the opening scene from the movie Venom: Let There Be Carnage, where the Life Foundation's spaceship crashed, into John Jameson's brain.
That's right.
The only astronaut who survived the spaceship crash was John Jameson's son, John Jameson Jr.
However.
John Jameson Jr. was not lucky to have survived.
It was because the Alien Symbiote Riot had parasiticized his body at the time.
But the two were never able to achieve compatibility.
So after John Jameson Jr. was carried onto the ambulance by the search and rescue team, Riot abandoned him, chose a female Nurse inside the vehicle, and then calmly left after killing the others…
And this plot has not yet unfolded.
The Life Foundation's alien exploration spaceship project is currently in full swing.
If John Jameson wants to save his son, there's still time!
This is also the fundamental reason why Karl chose The Daily Bugle.
After all, to ensure the loyalty of one's subordinates.
Luring them with money alone is far from enough!!!
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